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• Bikes and Brews on the Lakeland Trail

  • Start
    Wed, June 23, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Wed, September 15, 2021
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Zukey Lake Tavern, 5011 Girard Drive, Pinckney, MI

  

  Just Your Classic Hump Day Ride
  

  It's back... at an earlier hour

  
  

  
  

  
   
  Host: Joe Knopp

  After returning to our cars, and loading our bikes, we’ll gather on the roof-top deck at Zukey Lake Tavern for apres-pedal refreshments and socializing. 

  NOTE: There’s no live music on the deck this year, but plenty of smiles.

  
  

  How Does it Work?

  Meet at 2:00 pm at the Zukey Lake Tavern parking lot. We’ve been given permission to park at the far end of the lot-- just as you enter off Girard, and before the first speed bump. 

  They're happy to accommodate us since many  will stay to enjoy refreshments after the ride.

  We will first pedal east to Whitmore Lake Road then turn back pedaling west, where we'll pass through the Zukey lot again.  You might choose to stop here, or keep riding.  See below.

  From this halfway point we'll ride to the end of the paved trail west of Pinckney before returning to Zukey. The full ride is 23 miles round trip on the paved, predominately flat trail.  The shorter ride is 11 miles.  

  
  

  
  

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• Dexter Monday Meetup

  • Start
    Mon, July 12, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Mon, September 13, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Grand Street, Dexter, MI

  Trail-Time at Dexter Hudson Mills

  Bike it
  Walk it
  Run it
  Wheel-chair it
  Lots of options

  
  

    
  Hosts: Betty Cornell and ?

  Join us on the trail, then afterwards at one of Dexter's fine eating establishments where outdoor dining has been expanded.

  You can bike as far or as short as you want, up to 22 miles, allowing a range of abilities to participate.

  Or, don't bike it.  Enjoy this paved route on your terms.

  The route includes the Dexter-Huron Metropark loop with a connection from the village of Dexter using the Dexter-Hudson Mills trail.   Except for a couple of boardwalks the entire route is paved.

  And, dogs on a leash are allowed.

  Tip!  Park at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, end of Grand Street.

  Betty is looking for someone to co-lead this event, particularly for the Mondays she can't be there.

  

  
  

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• German Park Biergarten Picnic - July

  • When
    Sat, July 31, 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    German Park, 5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  

  Sommer Picknick!!

  Da steppt der Bär!

  
  

  
  

  
  Host: Alan Osterdale
  
  

  This is an A²SC favorite. On the last Saturday of July and August the German Park Recreation Club hosts Biergarten picnics.  Come celebrate German culture and enjoy;

  • Live Music
  • Authentic German Food and Beer
  • Live German Dance Performances

  Cost: $5 entrance per adult. 

  Meet at the far-side picnic tables. Look for the red A²SC ski pole flag.   Join us us and get in on the;

  • Ein Gespräch unter Freunden
  • Tanzen und Springen
  • Da isst es Sich Gut  
  • Die Franzosen Essen Gut   
  • Wein und Bier
  • und Zee Schlapschtick

  Wunderbar!

  
  

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• Burns Park Picnic

  • When
    Thu, August 05, 2021
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Burns Park, 1200 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  A²SC AL FRESCO

  At the foot of Magic Mountain

  Hosted By the BOD

  
  

  
  

  Life is Good.

  So, how does an A²SC Summer Picnic work? 

  Like this;

  1. Grilled Dogs (Both kinds!    ...With Mustard and Ketchup!)
     
  2. And Beverages!  Beer, wine, soft-drinks
  3. Friendly Volleyball
  4. Board and Card Games in the Shade
  5. Lively Conversation al Fresco at historic Burns Park

  
  

  Bring a dish to pass and bring a friend!

  
  

  Who's this Al Fresco you keep talking about?!  

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• Robin + Razz at Unity Vibration

  • When
    Sat, August 14, 2021
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Unity Vibration Kombucha, 93 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

  Unite Around Sound

  Live Music and Kombucha Beer

  
  

  
  Host: Dana Arning

  Duo of vocalist Robin Grant and guitarist John Rasmussen from the local pop-rock band Spark.  Unity Vibration has a food menu too.

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• Save the Date For...

  • When
    Thu, August 19, 2021
  •  
    5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    TBD

  Save this Date
  

  For a Roamin' Happy Hour
  

  
  

  
  

    

  Hosts: Liz Perri and Carol Pytko

  Roaming Monthly Happy Hours are back.

  The location for the August Happy Hour is yet to be determined.

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• German Park Biergarten Picnic - August

  • When
    Sat, August 28, 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    German Park, 5549 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  

  Sommer Picknick!!

  Da steppt der Bär!

  
  

  
  Host: Dennis Slough
  
  

  This is an A²SC favorite. On the last Saturday of July and August the German Park Recreation Club will host Biergarten picnics.  Come celebrate German culture and enjoy;

  • Live Music
  • Authentic German Food and Beer
  • Live German Dance Performances

  Cost: $5 entrance per adult. 

  Meet at the far-side picnic tables. Look for the red A²SC ski pole flag.   Join us us and get in on the;

  • Ein Gespräch unter Freunden
  • Tanzen und Springen
  • Da isst es Sich Gut  
  • Die Franzosen Essen Gut   
  • Wein und Bier
  • und Zee Schlapschtick

  Wunderbar!

  
  

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• Ann Arbor Ski Club Corn Roast

  • When
    Sun, August 29, 2021
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130

  A New Run Begins

  Mark Your Calendar

  Hosts: The Board of Directors
  Corn Roast Czar:  Alan Osterdale
  

  Photo Credit: Susan Brown

  The annual extravaganza known as The Corn Roast will be held this year at the Rivergrove picnic shelter.  The same place where we last roasted corn in 2019.

  Come enjoy the kick-off event of our ski year.

  • There will be food, games, live music and corn! 
  • The BOD will supply, in addition to grilled corn, grilled hot-dogs and chips, kegged beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. 
  • Also, supplied by the club is table service-- no need to bring your own kit.
  • Bring a dish to pass.  And, use one of our fired-up grills to cook your own entrée.

  Ski Trips Will Open For Registration

  Including--
  Schuss/Shanty Creek, Whistler, Big Sky, and Park City
  

  Public Welcome!

  Non-members are encouraged to join us at the Ann Arbor Ski Club's biggest event of the year, which draws hundreds of members and friends.  It's an excellent way to learn about our trips, events, and membership.

  Costs for members and guests are;

  • $5 Entrance Fee to the Corn Roast and optionally,
  • $20 Annual Membership Fee for new members, if you choose to join.

  You must be 21 or older, or accompanied by your parent or guardian to attend the A²SC Corn Roast.

  
  

  BYOB is nae approved, laddy. The club supplies beer and wine.

  
  

  Help advertise this event.  Download and print flyers for sharing.

  
  

  Photo Credit: Dennis Slough

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• Peninsula Pedal 'n Pour 2021

  • Start
    Fri, September 10, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Sun, September 12, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • Location
    Bayshore Resort, 833 E Front St, Traverse City, MI

  TART TIMES IN TC

  AKA, Welcome Back Normal

  Up North Michigan
  Late Summer weekend
  Leelanau Peninsula
  a battalion of fun friends
  on bikes!

  Sign-up opens 23-APR AND CLOSES 10-aug 

  Hosts:  Joe Knopp and Bonnie Marsalese
  

     

  Included

  • Two nights lodging at Bayshore Resort on Grand Traverse Bay
    
  • TART trail system bike rides-- Saturday and optionally Sunday
  • Lunch and laughs at Hop Lot in Suttons Bay
  • TC evening on the town or at the beach-- your call, your tab
  • Friday night hospitality suite serving dinner and beverages
  • Continental breakfasts each morning and robust

  How Much

  • $258 for double occupancy
  • $499 for single occupancy

  Limited to first 48 paid registrants with each single room sold reducing maximum number of travelers by one.

  For detailed information open the
  flyer and contract to participate.
  

  Preparation Resources

  • TART (Traverse Area Recreation Trails)
  • Rails-to-Trails on Leelanau
  • Hop Lot Brewing in Suttons Bay

  
  

  
  

  Want to pose a question to the club regarding this trip?  Or, put before the club a tip on how to get the most out of this adventure?  Are you seeking a roommate?

  You could do so here, in our Trips Forum.
  (Must be a paid-up member and logged in.)

  Note!  This is a trial of an A²SC website feature, of which we haven't been taking advantage.  Try it out.  Should we use this?

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• Monthly Movie Night

  • Start
    Tue, September 14, 2021
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    (EDT)
  • End
    Tue, April 12, 2022
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    (EDT)
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Red Robin & A2 20 IMAX, 3797 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI

  	WE're back baby! All the elements of a perfect A2SC event--  food and drink, interesting conversation, a shared objective.
  Agenda Meet at 5:30pm at Red Robin for their Happy Hour drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Discuss which film is the best one to see, and how so-&-so will entirely miss the plot of tonight's most sought film.    (You know who you are!) Head across the street for some cinema at Ann Arbor 20 IMAX.	Host: Nancy Noll We used to do this on Wednesdays! We moved to each month's second Tuesday because you can see a movie for $5 if you join the Cinemark Rewards Club, which is free.
  Woo-hoo!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• The Instructional at Schuss/Shanty

  • Start
    Fri, January 07, 2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    Sun, January 09, 2022
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    (EST)
  • Location
    Shanty Creek Resorts, 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire, MI 49615

  Up-North Season-Opening Warm-Up

  aka The Instructional

  Snowboarding, Downhill, and Cross-Country Skiing at schuss/shanty creek
  

  
  

  Trip Leader: Greg Robertson 

  Standard Package Includes...

  • Saturday & Sunday lift tickets (non-skier pricing available)
  • Saturday & Sunday breakfasts 
  • Saturday night group dinner (includes 2 drink tickets)
  • Meet & Greet before the trip and Re-meet & Re-greet later, (at the combined post-season party.)
  • Friday skiing is complimentary
  • Free shuttle between 3 ski villages and the town of Bellaire
  • Heated outdoor pool and hot-tub

  Transportation is...

  • Drive yourself or carpool

  Lodging alternatives are...

  • Summit Village Hotel Room
  • Cedar Village 1 Bedroom Suite
  • Cedar Village 2 Bedroom Suite

  Cost ...

  • Ranges between $217 and $793
  • It varies depending on selected occupancy and ski pass
  • Optional three-hour group lesson available at $40
  • Is partially subsidized by the BOD from club savings (therefore non A²SC members, i.e. MDSC affiliates are charged an additional $60-- see contract.)

  Downloads...

  • Informational Flyer
  • Contract to Participate

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• Whistler Downhill and XC Ski Trip

  • Start
    Sat, January 22, 2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    Sat, January 29, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    Whistler, British Columbia

  up north out west, eh?
  

  Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

      

  Trip Leaders: Irene and John Ruthven

  The price may come down if the current exchange rate does not change much.

  Both Downhill and Cross-Country skiing are available on this trip.
  The Downhill trip cost is $2149.

  Included

  • Pre-trip introductions party
  • Flight on United Airlines (see baggage tips below)
  • Ground transport from Vancouver to resort over the Sea to Sky Highway, (2 hours)
  • Lodging at the Listel Hotel, 10 minutes walk from the nearest lift
  • Five-day Whistler-Blackcomb lift ticket, an Epic pass, it is $549
  • A Spring Mega-Party for everyone to enjoy telling and remembering

  Useful Info

  • VERY IMPORTANT!  Skiers must have a passport that expires after July 29, 2022. It can take 3 months to renew your passport.  Please ensure you are prepared for international travel.
  • AND! Skiers must be prepared to show proof of Covid vaccination, and possibly submit to a Covid test/sequestration as they travel over the border. Exact requirements continue to develop and are subject to change.
  • UA will charge for baggage.  They have a baggage calculator online.  Indicate in the calculator that yours is an economy flight from Detroit to Vancouver.  You'll be able to pay online in advance of travel, or at check-in.  Generally, first bag is free, all others are checked for a fee, and boot bag plus skis count for one.
  • Your trip leaders use TravelInsured.com to protect against unexpected travel or medical costs.  Other options are available.
  • For more info check out Listel Hotel's advice to first-timers at Whistler
  • Sign-ups will begin at the Corn Roast, August 29

  
  

  Resources

  • Flyer
  • Contract

  
  

   

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• Big Sky Downhill and XC Ski Trip

  • Start
    Sat, February 05, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • End
    Sat, February 12, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    Big Sky, Montana

  Goin'
  Baaaa-ck to Montana

  Board Approved

    
  Trip Leaders: Carol Metty and Lane Hotchkiss

  
  

  Details

  • Both Alpine (Downhill) and Nordic (Cross-Country) skiing are available on this trip
  • Alpine trip cost is $2129
  • Lift ticket, an IKON pass, is $571

  Included

  • Pre-trip introductions party
  • Flight, ground transport, and lodging
  • Five-day lift ticket
  • A pass to the Spring Mega Party

  Resources

  • Trip Flyer
  • Contract to Participate

  
  

  
  

  Sign-ups will begin at the
  Corn Roast, August 29

  
  

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• General Meeting -- Mt. Brighton

  • When
    Thu, February 17, 2022
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Mt Brighton, 4141 Bauer Rd. Brighton, MI. 48116 See Map

  Breakout
  to local skiing

  at Mt. Brighton

  Mid-winter, post-Valentine's, hyper-hyphenated, pick-me-up.  Get in on some of this! 
  

  Hosted by: the BOD

  One excellent way to get to know the club and meet members, or to learn what's new in the club is to come to a General Meeting.  At this meeting get in some skiing too!

  This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Snacks and Cash Bar

  Meet at the far end of the imaginatively named Ski Hill Grill, beyond the fireplace.

  AND!  Join the 5 o'clock crowd for some pre-meeting skiing.

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• Winter Weekend in Petoskey

  • Start
    Fri, February 25, 2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    Sun, February 27, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    Terrace Inn, 1549 Glendale Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770

  Terrace Inn!

  Downhill and Cross-country Skiing

  
  

  
  

  Trip Leader: Darlene Morin
    

  The trip includes:

  • Pre-Party – Meet up, make new friends & plan carpools.  Learn the slopes and cross-country trails. 
  • Friday and Saturday Night Accommodations, and Friday night reception/party with homemade Terrace Inn pizza.
    (Additional appetizers provided if we book 20+ rooms)            
  • Saturday & Sunday Buffet Breakfast, AND Saturday buffet dinner!
  • All Gratuities 
  • Resort Dining and Beverage Options -- $5 glasses of Merlot & Chardonnay and $4 draft beer 
    (Cannot bring your own alcohol in common areas of the Inn.)

  Cost: TBD

  These were the costs the last time we went to Terrace.
  $190 Double-Occupancy, $284 Single-Occupancy

  Downloads:

  1. Detailed Flyer (from the last time we went)

  
  
  

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• Munising Taste & Glide Cross-Country Weekend

  • Start
    Fri, March 04, 2022
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    (EST)
  • End
    Mon, March 07, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • Location
    Munising, MI

  	Follow the Leaders To Up North Cross Country Skiing
  More Information Links below are for old version of this trip. Meet-Up Link WSTC 2020 Trips Brochure Watch for updates here.	A Trip Led By The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club Trip Leader is Dave Worel

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• General Meeting -- Mt. Brighton

  • When
    Thu, March 10, 2022
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Mt Brighton, 4141 Bauer Rd. Brighton, MI. 48116 See Map

  Breakout
  to local skiing

  at Mt. Brighton

  Mid-winter, post-Valentine's, hyper-hyphenated, pick-me-up.  Get in on some of this! 
  

  Hosted by: the BOD

  One excellent way to get to know the club and meet members, or to learn what's new in the club is to come to a General Meeting.  At this meeting get in some skiing too!

  This GM will feature;
  

  • Cozy non-virtual reality chats
  • Snacks and Cash Bar

  Meet at the far end of the imaginatively named Ski Hill Grill, beyond the fireplace.

  AND!  Join the 5 o'clock crowd for some pre-meeting skiing.

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• Park City Downhill & XC Ski Trip

  • Start
    Sat, March 12, 2022
  •  
    (EST)
  • End
    Sat, March 19, 2022
  •  
    (EDT)
  • Location
    Park City, Utah

  Southwest Fun in march

  Catch a Wasatch Sasquatch

    
  Trip Leaders: Lane and Jan Hotchkiss

  Park City has two world famous Vail-owned mountains-- Park City and Canyons Village-- with a gondola between them.  There is plenty of beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiing available.

  Highlights

  • Both Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing
  • Alpine trip cost is $2099
    (pending final air & lift costs available in September.)

  Included

  • Pre-trip introductions party
  • Flight and ground transport
  • Seven nights lodging
  • Five-day lift ticket
  • Saturday welcome reception
  • A pass to the Spring Mega Party

  Details

  • Peaks Hotel lodging in downtown Park City
  • Breakfast buffet included
  • Free transport on a hotel van to anywhere in the area
  • Regular bus service to nearby Salt Lake City

  More

  • Thirty available slots
  • Exploring a bus-supported Salt Lake tour day
  • Peaks Hotel is conveniently located near...
  • • Park City Mountain Resort
    • Main Street Businesses
    •  Olympic Welcome Plaza
    • Prospector Square
    • The George S. & Dolores Eccles Center for the Performing Arts

  There is more to do: you can take a city bus tour, go shopping, try an exciting bobsled ride in Olympic Park, ride the Park City Mountain Resort Alpine Coaster – and much more.

  
  

  Sign-ups will begin at the
  Corn Roast, August 29

  Resources

  • Flyer
  • Contract

  DO NOT send money or forms before the Corn Roast.  Registration begins at the Corn Roast.  You can mail forms and checks after that.  Or, register at a General Meeting.  Also, a member can sign up a friend at the Corn Roast or at a General Meeting for those who are unable to attend in person.

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